PSEG tops list of special interest lobbying spenders in 2022

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ROI-NJ Staff
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Public Service Enterprise Group topped the list of special interest lobbying spending in 2022 — despite the fact that the company dropped its expenditures by 68% from 2021.

According to an analysis by the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission that was released Thursday, PSEG spent $849,112 in 2022 — far less than the $2,663,960 it spent in 2021.

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The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey nearly doubled its spend in 2022 — jumping from $351,064 to $716,928 — to take the second spot.

The Top 10 special interest groups combined to spend $6,543,573. Incredibly, that was just 7% of the total lobbying spending of just over $95 million.

Here’s a look at the Top 10 (including a percentage increase/decrease):

  1. Public Service Enterprise Group: $849,112 (-68%);
  2. American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey: $716,928 (+96%);
  3. N.J. Realtors/ NJ Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Fund; $714,897 (+49%);
  4. AARP N.J.: $648,590 (+66%);
  5. N.J. State League of Municipalities: $646,740 (+6%);
  6. Chemistry Council of N.J. (Includes State Street Associates): $636,306 (+15%);
  7. N.J. Hospital Association: $608,069 (-5%);
  8. CEP Renewables: $605,685 (+246%);
  9. Engineers Labor Employer Cooperative: $566,394 (-53%);
  10. N.J. Business & Industry Association: $550,851 (+6%).

The complete report is here.